Tag : Science
Astronomers Puzzled by Discovery of Naked, Star-less Black Hole
Scientists observing a distant galaxy are currently trying to find an explanation as to why some black holes are not surrounded by stars. One theory that they came up with is that this may have been caused by two or more galaxies colliding into one another. Melting Arctic Ice is Uncovering Old Shipwrecks in Alaska
The melting of ice and glaciers is generally regarded as one of the negative effects of global warming as it contributes to rising sea levels. But for archaeologists, this phenomenon has allowed them to observe for the first time the wrecks of whaling vessels from the 1800s. 100 New Alien Planets Discovered by NASA Kepler Mission
The revived Kepler space mission has helped NASA identify 100 new alien planets. Aside from these, the spacecraft was also able to monitor over 200 more that are currently awaiting confirmation. Allergies Linked to Neanderthal DNA According to New Study
Sneezing and tearing up are some of the body's most common allergic reactions. Although these are natural responses, their degree vary for each person. NASA Scientists Watch as Black Hole ‘Burps’ Out Gases in Nearby Galaxy
Scientists from NASA were able to witness how a black hole from a different galaxy burped out waves of gases after ingesting nearby matter. According to them, this strange phenomenon could provide important clues regarding the formation of stars, Researchers Uncover Factors that Led to the Extinction of Real-Life King Kong
The Gigantopithecus blacki, which is currently being dubbed as the real-life King Kong, is a massive ape that roamed the Earth more than 100,000 years ago. Although little is still known about this creature, researchers have already identified the possible cause that led to its extinction. Scientists Warn Giant Comets from Jupiter Threaten Earth
A new study conducted by astronomers is urging space agencies to monitor cosmic objects near other planets in the solar system due to Earth's risk of getting hit by giant comets. According to them, our planet could experience showers of debris from comets that can last up to 100,000 years. Black Holes can Grow as Big as 50 Billion Suns According to New Study
A professor from the University of Leicester claimed in a new scientific study that black holes are capable of growing 50 billion times the mass of the sun. According to the author of the study, this is possible as long as the disk feeding the black hole continues to orbit around it. Charles Darwin’s Finches in Galapagos Islands in Danger of Going Extinct due to Vampire-like Flies
Finches living in the Galapagos Islands, which helped naturalists Charles Darwin prove his theory of evolution, are currently facing the threat of extinction due to parasitic flies. According to scientists' prediction, these birds could get wiped out in 50 years if proper steps are not taken. Is Being a Vegetarian Harmful to the Environment?
A new study suggests that sticking to an all-vegetable diet could be harming the environment. According to the researchers who carried out the study, this is due to the amount of resources needed to produce certain types of vegetables and fruits. Scientists Baffled by the Weakening Geysers of Saturn’s Enceladus Moon
Scientists are still trying to find out the cause behind the weakening geysers on the surface of Enceladus, which is one of Saturn's 62 known moons. This issue is a growing concern for the scientific community since the natural satellite's geysers are currently scientists' only means to study the mo… Scientists Discover Wolf 1061c, the Nearest Habitable Exoplanet to Earth
Scientists have recently discovered an alien planet that has the potential to host life. According to scientists from Australia's University of New South Wales, the world orbiting the red deaf star Wolf 1061, is the closest exoplanet to Earth that could be habitable. Scientists Solve Mystery of Missing Water in Hot Exoplanets
Scientists have finally solved the mystery as to why some exoplanets appear to have insufficient water. Through a combined project by the NASA and the ESA, they were able to discover that these planets' bodies of water were simply hidden behind cosmic clouds. Melting Glaciers Could Alter Earth’s Rotational Speed According to Scientists
A new study conducted by a team of scientists revealed that the effects of climate change could alter the rotation of Earth. This phenomenon, of course, would have a direct effect on the length of a day on the planet. Scientists in China Claim to Have Technology to Clone Humans
Scientists from an upcoming cloning factory in China claim that the facility already has the technology to proceed developing human clones. They are only hoping that the world is ready to accept this notion that used to belong in the realm of science fiction.